Simulation and measurements integration for the evaluation of wireless communication networks

Performance evaluation via simulation requires to create models that are often difficult and are not able to faithfully reflect the operating conditions. This paper discusses an approach based on the integration of trace files into an OMNeT + + model. This approach allows to represent and evaluate complex systems by simple models. Moreover, in the case a simulation model of the communication system is not available, a trace file can efficiently substitute it. The results obtained with reference to a specific case study confirm the validity of the proposed approach and the advantages it offers over using just simulators.